Which one of the following statements about the solstices, an event that occurs when the Sun appears to reach most northerly or southerly, is correct?

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Q: 110 (CAPF/2024)
Which one of the following statements
about the solstices, an event that occurs when
the Sun appears to reach most northerly
or southerly, is correct?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CAPF

The summer solstice occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on June 21, marking the longest day of the year. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs on December 21, marking the longest day of the year there. Therefore, option 3 is correct, as it accurately describes the timing of the summer solstice in both hemispheres.